Narrow aisle forklifts
Narrow aisle forklifts are normally utilized within warehousing operations. These types of forklifts are important tools within the business as their small size and excellent maneuverability enable warehouses to utilize space to maximum storing capacity. They can easily go around aisles that are 1.8 meters wide, while typical lift trucks require at least 3.4 meters of aisle width.
This kind of forklift is sub-categorized as "narrow aisle forklifts" and "very narrow aisle forklifts". The first require 2.4 meters - 3 meters in aisle width, while the second can function in a 1.8 meters wide space.
The narrow aisle forklift design features forks which are positioned at right angles to the truck body. The trucks do not have to face the shelves, but instead drive straight down the aisle picking up loads to the side. This design feature is the key to their suitability for tight spaces.
Some very narrow aisle forklifts come with wire or optical guidance systems which make certain that the forklift moves in a straight line down the aisle, which leaves the operator free to concentrate on load placement and picking.
These types of lifts are outfitted with cushion tires made from solid rubber. The hard tires perform well on concrete floors and smooth, paved surfaces. Narrow aisle forklifts have electric motors suited for applications in indoor environments. Propane-powered models are available as well.